James Duane Miller

James Duane Miller, 79, of Nashville/Bellevue area went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1946 to Oral and Marian (Klein) Miller in Nashville, MI. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1964 and Michigan State University in 1966. On October 20, 1968 he married Dena Potter in Bellevue, MI.

He served in the US Army from 1966–1972. Jim worked for Post Cereals for 36 years. He ran his own business, Oak Park Firearms, for many years. Jim also farmed his family farm, where he was a 4th generation farmer. 

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bellevue where he served in several positions for his Lord. He was serving as a Trustee of Assyria Township Board, he was a Life Member of the N.R.A. Jim also did Civil War re-enacting. He enjoyed being with his family, hunting, fishing, genealogy, history and reading. He also did competition shooting. Most importantly, Jim loved his Lord, his family and he had a love for others as well.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Dena; children, Joshua J. (Kristi) Miller, Jennifer (Dave) Carl; grandchildren, Zachary and Rian Carl, Kensington and Sutton Miller; sisters, Sandra (Eugene) Conklin, and Beth Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Suzann Miller.

Visitation was held Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with the funeral service that started at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue with Pastor Don Francis, officiating.

Immediately following the service, Jim will be taken to Ellis Cemetery. Everyone is invited back to the church for a luncheon and time of fellowship.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Jim are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Bellevue.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guestbook, to share memories and pictures with the family.